If it seems like every bar or restaurant has a gimmick to bring people through the door, you might be wishing for a spot that has more authenticity. Look no further than Qube Bar and Grill, a casual spot just a mile from Hillside Square. This restaurant opened in July in a spot formerly occupied […]
After experiencing success in their Milbrae and South San Francisco locations, in early August the owners of Zorbas Pizza opened their doors to its newest outpost in San Mateo — which just happens to be less than a mile from Hillside Square. This practically guarantees that your pie will still be piping hot when it […]
Open early enough for those looking for breakfast, and late enough for those wanting to snag an early dinner, Fiero Caffe is serving healthy food and delicious coffee only two miles from Hillsdale Square. The menu consists of fresh pastries, omelets (think salmon and goat cheese, veggie, bacon, and cheese), and egg sandwiches for breakfast, […]
If you love ramen, you probably have your go-to ramen place. With more than 2,875 review s on Yelp, most positive, it's clear that Ramen Dojo is the preferred ramen joint for San Mateo eaters and visitors alike. Given the proximity to Hillsdale Square, maybe it's your favorite spot, too. If you've yet to try […]
Made in Italy is an upscale pizza restaurant serving only the most high-quality pizzas alongside delicious appetizers and scrumptious desserts. With Italian owners and a pie-maker hailing from Napoli, this is one of the only places to get truly Neapolitan pizza in the area. This kind of pizza is thin-crust and uses super fresh, simple […]
Grass jelly roasted milk tea. Matcha red bean smoothie. Brown rice green tea. These might not sound like your standard coffee shop drinks, but that doesn't make them any less enticing, at least to fans of Foster City's Chatime. It just opened a new location in June less than two miles from Hillside Square, and […]
Anyone interested in local brewing (or just interested in drinking beer) should check out the San Mateo County Brewery Festival. Now in its second year, the festival will feature all 12 of the area alehouses (made up of ten breweries and two cider houses), together for the first time! It takes place in an intimate […]
It's not easy to get a seat at Sushi Yoshizumi. The Japanese restaurant has only been part of San Mateo's landscape since April, but it's already attracted a loyal client base—and that's not even the reason seats are so scarce. It's because there are only nine of them to begin with. Make your reservation well […]
Mirrors work wonders in a rental space. They create a space to check your appearance before your dash out the door in the morning, they add light and size to any sized space, and they even act as a decor element. Here are just a few great places to add mirrors in your rental. Above […]
Your kitchen is the heart of your home, so you want to make it feel as bright and cheerful as possible. Turn your kitchen into a happy, welcoming gathering space by following these easy decorating tips: Add a large, graphic art print. People often overlook the kitchen when it comes to adding art to their […]